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Cuban rums: A blend of preservation and innovation

Cuban rums: A blend of preservation and innovation   By Daily Pérez Guillén Cuban premium rums were the center of attention on the second day of the International Food, Beverages, Packaging and Food Technology Fair being held at Pabexpo in Havana. The Cuba Ron SA Corporation highlighted the legacy of the island’s rum masters and stressed the importance of preserving their knowledge as intangible cultural heritage. Meanwhile, Havana Club Internacional showed how much can still be done following criteria of sustainability and innovation based on the brands that make up its renowned portfolio. Melany Couso Esquivel, intellectual property specialist at Cuba Ron SA, spoke at the conference “Masters of Cuban rum: 160 years of history and knowledge” regarding the importance of safeguarding this heritage, which was recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in November 2022, marking the first declaration made in Cuba linked to the agri-food sector. “Such [...]

By |2024-05-29T11:59:46-04:0029 de May de 2024|Gastronomy|0 Comments
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MARLIN Marinas and Nautical Company: The experience of the Cuban sea

MARLIN Marinas and Nautical Company: The experience of the Cuban sea By Daily Pérez Guillén Just two days to go until the 72nd edition of the Ernest Hemingway International Billfishing Tournament, Empresa Marinas y Náuticas Marlin S.A., the company in charge of organizing the event, celebrates its 19th anniversary. Through its profiles on social networks, Marlin recalled that it was founded on May 25, 2005. The company belonging to the Cubasol Business Group has five marinas authorized for international traffic, eleven national marinas or nautical bases and two support branches spread throughout the Cuban archipelago. On the occasion of the recently concluded International Tourism Fair (FITCUBA 2024), which took place in one of the most important sun and beach resorts in the country, home to Marlin’s Jardines del Rey Branch, the company renewed much of its products and nautical equipment. “Our branch is at its best as we have upgraded several [...]

By |2024-05-29T11:56:24-04:0029 de May de 2024|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments
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Roc Hotels in Cuba: A revamped image and exclusive products for 2024

Roc Hotels in Cuba: A revamped image and exclusive products for 2024 Taken from ROC Hotels Cuba social networks By: Yoanna Cervera With a broad holiday portfolio and exclusive offers for different audiences, Roc Hotels is consolidating its position in Cuba. In the last two years, this chain has doubled its number of rooms and now has approximately 1,700 spread across the main tourist resorts of the Caribbean country. In its network of facilities, the emblematic “Roc Presidente” stands out in Havana, which celebrated its 95th anniversary last December. Margherita Sgroi, commercial director of the company on the island, noted the hotel is distinguished by its “privileged position in the capital city and its characteristics, one of the most iconic.” She told TTC that the chain is currently in the process of repositioning this facility through constant renovation, with a plan to reopen the swimming pool area on May [...]

By |2024-05-29T11:53:48-04:0029 de May de 2024|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments
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Huawei considers Latin America a growing market for cloud services

Huawei considers Latin America a growing market for cloud services The Chinese technology giant Huawei today considers Latin America an expanding market for its cloud services with a favorable business environment. In an interview with Prensa Latina, Fernando Liu, president of Huawei Cloud for that region, underlined its intention to continue growing in the area with more local companies that will enable progress in digital transformation. We distinguish ourselves by applying artificial intelligence in the local market, which will help Latin American customers to shorten the digital gap compared to other markets,” he said. From Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Chile, Huawei’s cloud success stories enable companies in those nations to reduce costs, expand and improve their data security, the executive said. Liu emphasized the Chinese company’s commitment to provide stable, reliable and secure cloud tools to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in various industries. Source: Prensa Latina

By |2024-05-27T17:59:39-04:0027 de May de 2024|Business|0 Comments
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Havana’s famed Tropicana set to mark 85th birthday

Havana’s famed Tropicana set to mark 85th birthday The (Havana) show goes on! And on and on and on… Havana’s famed Tropicana will mark its 85th birthday on Dec. 31, 85 years of what Emma Gonzalez Alarcon of Havana tour company Turarte says has been non-stop performances, with the show that began in 1939 continuing to be staged during such turbulent times as World War II and the Cuban Revolution. Dec. 31 will see a particularly lively performance, Gonzalez Alarcon promises. “The best groups in Cuba will participate,” she reports. “It’s important because we’re going to show our culture.” The long-running, open-air, nighttime show — which promises guests “a paradise under the stars” — features both Cuban dancing and music by performers wearing colourful costumes. It was rumoured in the 1950s that the Mafia had a stake in a show. Current music performed at the huge venue includes mambo, cha cha [...]

By |2024-05-27T17:24:28-04:0027 de May de 2024|Tourism|0 Comments
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Antigua and Barbuda restaurant week was a Big Hit 

Antigua and Barbuda restaurant week was a Big Hit It was back for its second year, and this edition of Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week was a big hit. The festival put the spotlight on the twin-island destination’s buzzing restaurant scene, from its fine-dining eateries to vibrant local hotspots. It was also a dynamic journey through the destination’s culture and gastronomy, buoyed by a lineup of all-Caribbean celebrity chefs, from Digby Stridiron to Nadine Brown. One of the highlights was the “Eat Like a Local” program, which created an island-wide map featuring top local eateries, a rather unique and welcome addition to the Caribbean food festival landscape. If you’re planning to enjoy the food here, though, May isn’t the only time to enjoy the destination’s food scene. It’s a year-round foodie paradise. You can watch more about the event in this video by Elite Island Resorts. Source: https://www.caribjournal.com

By |2024-05-27T17:21:03-04:0027 de May de 2024|Gastronomy|0 Comments
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International tourism back at 97% of pre-pandemic levels in Q1 of 2024: UN report

International tourism back at 97% of pre-pandemic levels in Q1 of 2024: UN report International tourism rebounded strongly in the first quarter of 2024, reaching 97% of pre-pandemic levels, with over 285 million travellers making foreign trips between January and March, 2024. This marked a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2023, suggesting a near-complete recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Projections from UN Tourism indicate that 2024 will witness a full recovery in international travel, surpassing 2019 levels by 2%. Recent data from the UN specialised agency for tourism highlights the positive trend. Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili, stressed the significance of this recovery for global economies and millions of livelihoods. He highlioghted the importance of implementing sustainable tourism policies and effective destination management to address the sector's impact on resources and communities. Regional analysis reveals notable performances in various subregions during Q1 of 2024. [...]

By |2024-05-29T11:56:40-04:0027 de May de 2024|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments
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Indian hotel company sponsors internal flights in Cuba

Indian hotel company sponsors internal flights in Cuba The Indian hotel chain MGM Muthu Hotels will carry out domestic flights in Cuba with its own airline to promote tourism. MGM Muthu Hotels & Resorts was the first Indian chain to establish itself in Cuba, six years ago. Among its pioneering advances is the opening of the first LGBTIQ+ hotel, the Grand Muthu Rainbow Hotel in Cayo Guillermo, in the province of Ciego de Ávila. In statements during the 42nd International Tourism Fair this year, Nesamani Maran Muthu, president of the MGM Muthu Hotels hotel chain, confirmed that Muthu Aviation will operate to the Coco and Santa María keys, and to Santiago de Cuba and Holguín. According to the Cuban Ministry of Tourism, with the implementation of this platform the number of visitors to Cuba is expected to increase, especially those from Asian destinations such as India. MGM Muthu Hotels will make [...]

By |2024-05-27T17:02:53-04:0027 de May de 2024|Outstanding news, Transportation|0 Comments
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UN Tourism connects leaders for Investment Conference

UN Tourism connects leaders for Investment Conference Public-private partnerships can stimulate investment into tourism and help drive the sector’s transformation across the Middle East. Recognizing the growing status of the region as a global investment powerhouse, UN Tourism brought key figures together for a special conference on "Investing in Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Financing". Held within the framework of the UN Tourism 50th Regional Commission for the Middle East, the conference served as a platform m to discuss the opportunities and challenges related to financing the tourism sector in a sustainable way, with a special focus on innovation, technology and education. Tourism Investments and the Middle East The conference built on the massive momentum gaining around tourism in the region, including in the area of investments. According to UN Tourism data: 254 announced greenfield projects were announced in the Middle East between 2018 and 2023, representing a total capital [...]

By |2024-05-27T16:56:34-04:0027 de May de 2024|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments
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Air China’s Havana route: A flight of hope

Air China’s Havana route: A flight of hope By Daily Pérez Guillén A joke reveals the hope with which the Caribbean country received the inaugural Air China flight that has reconnected Beijing and Havana since Friday. It was recalled by the Ambassador of the Asian country in Cuba, Ma Hui, in his remarks at the official welcoming ceremony. "Tourism Minister Garcia Granda commented to me that he is not an ambitious person, he only hopes that one percent of the Chinese population can come to Cuba, which means 10 million. I only hope that 0.01 percent can come every year. With this flight route, that would mean 140,000 passengers and we would begin to advance toward his challenge." “This is a practical measure for the recovery of tourism and in support of Cuba's economy. It is a solid step for a community of the future,” the ambassador added, in agreement with [...]

By |2024-05-20T14:32:10-04:0020 de May de 2024|Outstanding news, Transportation|0 Comments
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